Top 7 Free Things To Do In Vancouver (Family & Couple)

Vancouver is considered to be one of the most attractive tourist resorts in Canada offering gorgeous views of nature, rich culture, and much more entertainment. But alongside this, it is also true that most of the famous tourist attractions and things to do in Vancouver are costly for families and couples traveling on a low budget. Thankfully, there is no shortage of free things to do in Vancouver, especially for families and couples should you take the time to look.

1. Stroll Around the Kitsilano Beach and the Vancouver Seawall

For stunning seascapes and lots of cool air, go for a stroll on the sunny Kitsilano beach or the Seawall. One can just take a stroll, bike ride, or even sit down and enjoy the view of the sunset at these places without having to spend a dime. Stretching 22 km (14ml) around downtown Vancouver by Stanley Park and the Convention Centre the Seawall offers scenic nature along the waterfront making it the longest uninterrupted waterfront path in the world. There are also parks, monuments, public art, and beaches along the route that you can appreciate all for free.

2. Let’s discover Art Galleries all around Vancouver

Vancouver has one of the most vibrant artistic cultures in the entirety of Canada and more than half of the big galleries in Vancouver are even free to the general public and families. Visit other galleries like Vancouver Art Gallery, Contemporary Art Gallery, and the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art to view and experience a whole spectrum of innovative contemporary art, edge-of-the-seat exhibitions, and modern indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. Some may also organize rich cultural events and fun for the family without charge.

3. Stroll Through Local Markets

Vancouver is blessed with a plethora of farmers’ markets, flea markets, international night markets, and every other type of market for fresh foods, exclusive handmade and designer products, street food, and multicultural performances. Some of the notable and popular places where visitors can shop for the best artisanal products, tastes, and ambiance in the city include the Granville Island Public Market, Richmond Night Market, and Chinatown Night Market without any entrance fees. Shop until you drop, enjoy local food, engage in social activities, or sightseeing in these lively markets for hours on end.

4. Spend time in leisure at Queen Elizabeth Park and Other recreational areas

Because Vancouver is surrounded by splendid natural landscapes and several parks, it’s quite possible to relax for free almost anywhere in this city. One of the best is Queen Elizabeth Park, a beautiful parkland area in Vancouver that is on a hill that was formerly a quarry and is the highest point in Vancouver. Free and easy to come and enjoy the sights of the scenery of Vancouver by strolling at the Bloedel Conservatory observation deck or one of several trails in the park. You can also conduct a picnic, watch the sunset, play frisbee or catch in the fields, take a leisurely walk, or enjoy the scenic beauty of Quarry Gardens and sculptural lawns, all of which are available freely in the park.

5. Grab Free Events and Shows

There are numerous amounts of free events and shows that one can discover in Vancouver on any day especially more so during summer. This may range from beach and park festivals and concerts to Shakespeare in the Park performances, Movie Across the Vancouver nights, free museum days, street celebrations by communities, and other seasonal attractions in general, one can always find some form of entertainment in the open that is suitable for families and couples.

6. Educational Walking Tour.

For some historical and cultural glimpses of Vancouver, the walking tours can be highly informative and entertaining adopting a cheap couple and mature families. Along with the historical background, savvy guides will show the most important sights and tell interesting stories about the history of Vancouver in Gastown, where the city began, Chinatown, and other districts free of charge (tips are welcome). Tours are also generally wheelchair friendly and the tour duration ranges between an hour to an hour and a half. Some of the best free walking tours in Vancouver that are popular and often run are the Big Bus City Tour, the Historic Victory Square Walking Tour, and the Bigfoot Walking Tour.

7. Tour UBC Campus

The University of British Columbia (UBC) campus is located next to Pacific Spirit Regional Park by the water and it will be a beautiful day for families and couples to go for a walk through the admired campus. Being one of the most popular educational establishments in the world, UBC attracts people from all over the globe with its research, sustainable projects, and architecture; many places on campus are free to visit, and are worth visiting if you like to go for self-guided sightseeing, such as Museum of Anthropology (it is free every Tuesday from 5 to 9 pm), UBC Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Green Through its numerous sculptures, gardens, and fountains, touring UBC is entertaining for everyone.

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